Rocking
by AnnaJo Vahle
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Dimensions
21.000 x 28.000 inches
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Title
Rocking
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Watercolor On Paper
Description
This is a 21 inch by 28 inch watercolor painting on heavy watercolor paper..
I did this plein air painting in 1993 when my son, Marcus, was 9 years old. It seems like it was just yesterday. I realized recently that I had never shown it publicly. The bentwood rocker was the difficult part for me. All those turns in the wood! Once I completed the painting, I simply hung it on the wall in our home. I thought that it might be a good idea to finally add it to my web site gallery.
In those days, we spent a lot of time out on the back deck by the pool. This is a painting depicting one of those days. We were sitting around having a nice conversation. I believe that Marcus probably shed his clothes shortly after I began this painting and jumped into the pool. I seem to remember that he was splashing around in the water with his brother while I worked on this painting.
We had a bentwood rocker on the back porch. It used to be where I fed and cuddled with my sons. That rocker has long ago disappeared. However, this reminds me of happy familial times.
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September 14th, 2020
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Comments (25)
Michael Durst
Love this wonderful portrait and memory. You have also really captured the rocker...one can almost anticipate the movement! Well done!
Anne Gifford
What a beautiful story and warm memories within. My son, now 32, recently was given a bentwood rocker and it's his favorite piece of furniture. Mine, too! Our children truly do grow up so fast...... like/f/vote
Bonnie Mason
Fantastic watercolor portrait, AnnaJo! You captured a happy time in a beautiful way. LF
Jenny Revitz Soper
CONGRATULATIONS! It is my great pleasure to FEATURE your artwork on the homepage of The Artists Group, 9/24/2020! You are invited to post it in the Group's Features Discussion thread for posterity or any other thread that fits!
Barbara Milton
Love it ! I like the illustrator style of this.....kind of Normal Rockwellish. Very well done !
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 9/20/20 l/f/pin
Beatriz Portela
Congratulations, your painting is featured on the homepage of FLORIDA -ART OF THE SUNSHINE STATE!
Femina Photo Art By Maggie
Congratulations! Your excellent artwork has been featured in Pretty in Pink Blue and Purple. l/f
Anne Gifford
A beautiful painting, and I'm sure this must be a family treasure that will bring back fond memories for years to come. like/f
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!" Sharing on Pinterest Board - Images That Excite You!
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